
USN VF-111 "SUNDOWNERS" F-14A TOMCAT
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Wings! A very impressive 1:72 scale model with incredible detail and
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1st F-14A by Dragon Models!
Scale:
1:72
Length: .0 inches
Item Number: DRW50045 Price: $39.95
Main Features:
- Working "Variable Sweep" wings! NEW
- 1/72 Authentic Scale
- High Quality Diecast Metal
- Historically Accurate
- Removable Weapons
- Detailed Cockpits
- Opening Canopies
- Moving Wing Flaps
- Pre-assembled
- Display In Flight or In Landing Mode
About the "Sundowners":
The Sundowners were originally commissioned as VF-11 at NAS North Island on
October 10, 1942.
The name Sundowners refers to the squadron's job of shooting down Japanese
"Suns", but it also refers to an old nautical term. A Sundowner was
also a ship's captain who directed his crew towards hard work until the day was
ended. The term originated i nthe days of sailing ships when grog was
customarily served on ships. A strict captain might withhold the ration until
dark, but others allowed the grog to be served when the sun dipped below the
yardarm.
About the F-14A:
The F-14A Tomcat is certainly one of the most well known strike fighters of the
US Navy. Equipped with highly advanced twin engines and variable sweep wings,
the F-14A can fly at Mach 2.0. Armed with a variety of air-to-air missiles,
laser guided bombs and special targeting systems, this aircraft becomes one of
the deadliest strikers in the air.